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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.86, 1,335.30 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.86, 1,335.30 and 594.60 is: 820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.86 : 1,335.30 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.86/1,335.30 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.86x = 1,335.30 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.86x = 793,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,969.38/967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.33

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